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== Taking Stock ==

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|author_name=Ghostwheel
|date_created=November 24, 2009
|status=Complete
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=== Taking Stock ===
On the battlefield, you always see people look around for a moment, take stock of the situation, and continue on slightly better than before. The creatures have time to get a better view of the battlefield, build up their aggression, or pinpoint a fatal flaw in an opponent's defense. Some examples might be a barbarian beating a shield to pump themselves up, a wizard gathering arcane energy around themselves, or a rogue psyching themselves up while observing just where to stab someone.

==== Activation ====

Taking Stock is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. The user immediately gains one of the following benefits (which last until the end of their next round, unless otherwise noted), including in-game examples that may flavor your action:
*Add +1 to the DC of spells cast or abilities used.
::''A wizard gathering arcane energy.''
::''A cleric whispering a plea to their god.''
::''A Druid touching the earth and feeling its pain.''
::''A Warlock screeching the name of their unholy patron.''
*Gain a number of temporary HP equal to your [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]]. The use of this ability lasts for three rounds and doesn't stack with temporary HP from any other source or with itself.
::''A Barbarian cheering at an enemy's defeat.''
::''A paladin sobered and determined not to let any more of his allies fall.''
::''A Cleric rejuvenated after smiting a heretic into the dirt.''
*Gain +2 to damage on all attacks. This amount increases by another two at levels 5, 9, 13, and 17.
::''A Barbarian beating their chest or weapons.''
::''A Ranger howling in fury at his favored enemies.''
::''A Rogue reveling in bloodshed and eager to spill more.''
*Gain +1 to attack on all attack rolls.
::''A ranger carefully aiming at the goblin who is busy cheering over killing the ranger's companion.''
::''A Wizard continuing his barrage of fiery bolts with glee every time an orc is reduced to ash.''
*Gain +1 Dodge bonus to AC.
::''A wizard redoubling his efforts not to get hit by a giant's club after his ally is smashed by it.''
::''A Fighter throwing up his shield to block a barrage of arrows that just took his friend.''
*If there is an unwanted effect upon you whose duration is measured in rounds, immediately make another saving throw against the effect to remove it if it originally granted a save.
::''Shaking your head to clear the fog of ''confusion''.
::''Gritting your teeth against the effects of the ''slow'' spell.
::''Ripping free from the ''entanglement''.''

'''Special:''' You may only use this ability once; further use (recharging it) requires either a short rest of one minute, or the death of an enemy or ally.

'''Note:''' If you are using the [[Healing Surges (3.5e Variant Rule)|Healing Surges]] variant, you may use a healing surge when taking stock as per the limitations in the linked variant rule; this is known as using your Second Wind.


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Author	Ghostwheel +
Identifier	3.5e Variant Rule +
Rated By	Eiji-kun +, Zhenra-Khal + and MadmanFromSpace +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Title	Taking Stock +